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Doughnuts Of Easter (Rosquillas De Semana Santa)
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2
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eggs, at room temperature
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1 ½
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cups
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caster sugar
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1
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tsp
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baking powder
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1 ½
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Tbs
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fresh orange juice
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1
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cup
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sunflower oil
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1
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tsp
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finely grated lemon rind
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2 1/3
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cups
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plain flour, sifted
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3
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tsp
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ground cinnamon
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1
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Place the eggs, 115g (½ cup) of the sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Use a balloon whisk to whisk until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice, 1 Tbs of the oil and lemon rind, and whisk until combined.
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Place flour in a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add egg mixture. Use a wooden spoon to combine then use your hands to mix until a dough forms.
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3
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a ball then use your finger to make a hole in the centre of each. Gently stretch the balls to an oval ring.
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Combine remaining caster sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
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Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 4 dough rings and cook, uncovered, for 1 ½ minutes each side or until golden brown. Use tongs to transfer to paper towel. Roll in the sugar mixture, then place on a plate. Repeat in 3 more batches with remaining dough rings.
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6
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Serve immediately.
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Servings: 16
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Preparation Time: 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
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Recipe Type: More Doughnuts Recipes Easter
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Tips
These Spanish Easter treats are more cake-like than traditional doughnuts due to the lack of yeast.
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